Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been denied medical attention while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), according to his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye.
Adekeye claimed that the former governor complained of swollen eyes during his detention and requested medical assistance, but no doctor was made available to examine him.
According to the spokesperson, El-Rufai raised concerns about his health condition while being held by the anti-graft agency. However, officials allegedly failed to take steps to provide the necessary medical care.
The allegation has sparked concerns over the welfare of detainees and whether established procedures for addressing medical issues in custody were followed.
Human rights advocates have often stressed the importance of ensuring that individuals in detention receive prompt medical attention whenever health concerns arise, regardless of the nature of the investigation they face.
El-Rufai is currently under investigation by the ICPC, although details of the probe have not been fully disclosed by the agency.
The claim by Adekeye adds a new dimension to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the former governor’s detention and treatment while in custody.
As of the time of filing this report, the ICPC had not issued any official statement responding to the allegation or clarifying the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai’s reported health complaint.
The development is expected to generate further public interest as observers await a response from the anti-corruption agency regarding the claims and the conditions of the former governor’s detention.
